repose
verb (1)
re·pose
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reposed;
reposing
Definition of repose
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to lay at rest
1a
: to lie at rest
b
: to lie dead
reposing in state
c
: to remain still or concealed
2
: to take a rest
4
: to rest for support : lie
repose
nounDefinition of repose (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: a state of resting after exertion or strain
especially
: rest in sleep
b
: eternal or heavenly rest
pray for the repose of a soul
2a
: a place of rest
b
: peace, tranquility
the repose of the bayous
c
: a harmony in the arrangement of parts and colors that is restful to the eye
3a
: lack of activity : quiescence
b
: cessation or absence of activity, movement, or animation
the face in repose is grave and thoughtful
4
: composure of manner : poise
repose
verb (2)
re·pose
reposed;
reposing
Definition of repose (Entry 3 of 3)
2a
: to place (confidence, trust, etc.) in someone or something
b
: to place for control, management, or use
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Synonyms & Antonyms for repose
Synonyms: Noun
bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, rest, resting, shut-eye, sleep, slumber, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)
Antonyms: Noun
consciousness, wake, wakefulness
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Examples of repose in a Sentence
Noun
typically the wealthy socialite spends most of the morning in repose, is served lunch, and then embarks on an exhaustive afternoon of shopping enjoyed the repose of a serene summer eveningRecent Examples on the Web: Verb
Finally, in Bill’s magic package reposed a miniature three-legged stool inside a clear jar with a white lid. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Our language is moonstruck with lunar words," 3 Aug. 2019 Xiao long bao were another animal altogether, thin-skinned purses gently swollen with light broth, the amniotic potion in which a small, seasoned serving of meat reposed. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Soup dumplings hit Orlando — here’s where to stab and slurp them," 5 July 2019 Today the vast majority of Wallace’s birds repose at a branch of the Natural History Museum, London, located 30 miles northwest of the city, in Tring. — Franz Lidz, Smithsonian, "The Great Feather Heist," 21 Mar. 2018 This sacred relic—an official game ball used by the late, lamented American Basketball Association—reposes behind glass at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. — Franz Lidz, Smithsonian, "The ABA Was Short-Lived, but Its Impact on Basketball Is Eternal," 21 Sep. 2017 And that is why 125 crore countrymen have been able to repose faith in our governance. — Time Staff, Time, "Read the Full Transcript of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day Speech," 15 Aug. 2017 In a second photograph, the singer can be seen reposing nonchalantly in a bed, wearing the same jumpsuit and covered in part by white bedsheets. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Demi Lovato Jokes About Her Breasts in Body Confident Instagram Post," 23 June 2017 Today, when people repose by themselves in bed at night, a buzz of friends and strangers emanates from their screens. — Nika Mavrody, The Atlantic, "The Dangers of Reading in Bed," 19 May 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
On a green leather sofa, Cara Delevingne lies down on her stomach, a portrait of repose with her head propped against the armrest and her eyes clear and unflinching. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Cara Delevingne Poses Nude and Gets Vulnerable for Marie Claire’s Cover Story," 13 Aug. 2019 Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is lying in repose at the Supreme Court on Monday as Washington honors a leading liberal voice on the high court. — CBS News, "Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens lying in repose in Washington -- live stream," 22 July 2019 The honor of lying in repose was last bestowed in 2016 on Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, the leader of the court's conservative wing, who often clashed with the liberal Stevens during his 30 years on the court. — Editors, USA TODAY, "'Lion King,' heatwave and Puerto Rico protest: 5 things you need to know Monday," 22 July 2019 Cultured sauces benefit from age to give their tiny internal laborers time to work, but many unfermented condiments also benefit from a long repose to give their chemistry room to breathe. — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The science behind a feast of flavor pairings at Kismet in Los Angeles," 12 July 2019 On Tuesday morning, fans of the late singer poured into Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to set their eyes upon Franklin, whose body will lay in repose for two days, for the last time. — Morgan M. Evans, Fox News, "Aretha Franklin mourners flock to Detroit museum for public viewing," 28 Aug. 2018 State workers and volunteers have spent months clearing the extensive trails in the 1,400-acre park, named for its 2-mile ridge that resembles a man in repose. — USA TODAY, "Retired monkeys, freeze-dried blood, ‘Hidden Figures Way’: News from around our 50 states," 14 June 2019 If the player so chooses, Edward can sit in quiet repose at different places in the village and sketch the landmarks around him. — Washington Post, "‘Draugen’ is a picturesque game about delusional thinking," 6 June 2019 In the foreground of one of Ramrakha’s photographs from the Biafran War, bodies in repose are laid out with their faces to the ground, or skywards, or sideways, totaling almost two dozen. — Emmanuel Iduma, The New York Review of Books, "‘Gone Like a Meteor’: Epitaph for the Lost Youth of the Biafran War," 30 May 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Finally, in Bill’s magic package reposed a miniature three-legged stool inside a clear jar with a white lid. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Our language is moonstruck with lunar words," 3 Aug. 2019 Xiao long bao were another animal altogether, thin-skinned purses gently swollen with light broth, the amniotic potion in which a small, seasoned serving of meat reposed. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Soup dumplings hit Orlando — here’s where to stab and slurp them," 5 July 2019 Ticketmaster did not immediately reposed to a request for comment. — Jacob Taylor /, NBC News, "Ticketmaster data theft part of larger credit card scheme, security firm says," 10 July 2018 Today the vast majority of Wallace’s birds repose at a branch of the Natural History Museum, London, located 30 miles northwest of the city, in Tring. — Franz Lidz, Smithsonian, "The Great Feather Heist," 21 Mar. 2018 This sacred relic—an official game ball used by the late, lamented American Basketball Association—reposes behind glass at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. — Franz Lidz, Smithsonian, "The ABA Was Short-Lived, but Its Impact on Basketball Is Eternal," 21 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'repose.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
